Partners for Growth

🎯 What They Do

Partners for Growth (PFG) is a global private credit firm, providing innovative debt capital solutions to high-growth technology and innovation companies worldwide. Established in 2004, PFG's investment strategy is built upon a legacy that dates back to the mid-1980s, when its co-founding partners managed the venture lending practice of San Francisco-based technology investment bank Hambrecht & Quist, later acquired by JPMorgan Chase.

📖 Their Story

The firm distinguishes itself by offering flexible, non-dilutive capital, a crucial alternative to traditional equity funding for companies seeking to scale while preserving ownership and strategic agility.

• ●PFG’s approach involves crafting custom debt instruments, including term loans, asset-backed warehouse facilities, lines of credit, and royalty or revenue-based financing.
• ●They often incorporate equity upside through warrants, aligning their interests with the long-term success of their portfolio companies.

⚡ What Sets Them Apart

While PFG's global headquarters are in Tiburon, California, United States, the firm maintains a significant international footprint, with offices in key tech hubs including Sydney, Australia, Boston, Miami, New York, Dubai, Riyadh, and Sao Paulo.

• ●The Sydney office, launched in 2016, plays a pivotal role in leading PFG's activities across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region.
• ●PFG has been actively investing in Australia since 2007, having backed over 85 local companies.

🏆 Track Record

Under the leadership of CEO and Co-founder Andrew Kahn and President Jason Georgatos, PFG has grown to manage approximately $1.16 billion USD in assets.

• ●This includes a recently announced A$250 million (approximately $165 million USD) private credit fund specifically for later-stage technology companies in Australia, reflecting the firm’s deepening commitment to the Australian market.
• ●PFG has invested over $2 billion in more than 250 companies across over 15 countries since its inception, demonstrating a track record of supporting innovators across diverse sectors such as fintech, software, e-logistics, health, and life sciences.

👥 The Team

The firm's investment philosophy centres on serving underserved markets and partnering with innovative companies at inflection points in their growth journey, providing bespoke financial solutions matched to their unique trajectories and operational needs. This global perspective and dedication to customised financing solutions are core to PFG's mission of fuelling innovation worldwide.